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Mount Jo is a beautiful little mountain that rises above Heart Lake near Lake Placid, New York. The mountain and the lake were named in the 19th century by Henry Van Hovenberg for his lost love, Josephine, who first spotted the mountain and the lake from the summit of a neighboring mountain, where they became engaged.
There are two different trails that lead to the top of Mount Jo , from which hikers can see amazing views of the surrounding peaks and area.
There is a parking fee to enter the park, and a summit steward at the top of the peak to answer questions from hikers and tourists.
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Pyramid Peak
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Crane Mountain
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Storm King
Eagle Mountain
Blue Mountain
Bear Mountain
Mount Egbert
Mount Jo
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Sugarloaf Mountain
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